Harlen Name Popularity and Statistics
Harlen is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Harlen?
Harlen is spelled H-A-R-L-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Harlen Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,860
Recorded Births11
Rank#2,332
Recorded Births59
- Girls usage rose 3,301 places to #8,860 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 44 places to #2,332 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Harlen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 11 | #8,860 |
| 2025 | Boys | 59 | #2,332 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 62 | #2,288 |
| 2023 | Girls | 16 | #6,922 |
| 2023 | Boys | 64 | #2,221 |
| 2022 | Girls | 16 | #6,984 |
| 2022 | Boys | 59 | #2,379 |
| 2021 | Girls | 9 | #10,292 |
| 2021 | Boys | 59 | #2,321 |
| 2020 | Girls | 11 | #8,953 |
| 2020 | Boys | 50 | #2,546 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7 | #12,448 |
| 2019 | Boys | 60 | #2,292 |
| 2018 | Girls | 9 | #10,545 |
| 2018 | Boys | 53 | #2,445 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 61 | #2,186 |
| 2016 | Girls | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2016 | Boys | 56 | #2,335 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 60 | #2,234 |
| 2014 | Girls | 9 | #10,955 |
| 2014 | Boys | 44 | #2,705 |
When Was Harlen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1936 · Boys
65 recorded births
National rank #747
2023 · Boys
64 recorded births
National rank #2,221
2024 · Boys
62 recorded births
National rank #2,288
2017 · Boys
61 recorded births
National rank #2,186
Where Harlen Ranked Highest in 2024
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #1,291 | 5 |